While there are many factors by which to judge the success of a film, box office is really the only one that allows filmmakers to keep working. The folks behind “The Hunger Games” are going to be finding plenty of upcoming projects. Some of the individuals responsible for “John Carter” may hit a dry spell. This gallery celebrates both the winners and the losers of spring 2012, because you can’t have one without the other.

While there are many factors by which to judge the success of a film, box office is really the only one that allows filmmakers to keep working. The folks behind “The Hunger Games” are going to be finding plenty of upcoming projects. Some of the individuals responsible for “John Carter” may hit a dry spell. This gallery celebrates both the winners and the losers of spring 2012, because you can’t have one without the other.